Ravichandran Ashwin’s CSK stint over as IPL-winning coach orders his release from squad

The former Sunrisers coach in Sunrisers Tom Moody Chennai Super Kings (CSK) advised to release Ravichandran Ashwin before IPL 2026 to save some money to the small team.

CSK’s performance was not great in this IPL edition, and they bought Ravicchandran Ashwin at a huge price of 9.75 Indian rupees.

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Tom Modi CSK urges to increase its wallet before IPL 2026

Ravicchandran Ashwin failed to perform in IPL 2025. Ashwin was directed to some matches due to its performance.

CSK is at risk of finishing wooden spoons for the first time in the IPL. Ashwin price was also Sky High to perform in every match.

“I understand the philosophy behind the CSK that goes to Ashwin because, at the end of the day, they always went to the players who have proven its usefulness and maturity and that this philosophy has worked with them over the duration of the IPL, but if you need to launch money, the clear will be Ashwin,” said Modi at Espncricinfo.

After some matches, Ashwin was also not in the eleventh game. Ashwin was a seat in some matches and played as an influence player in some matches.

Modi added: “He went to nearly 10 crores at the auction, and this is many

Moody also suggested that if Ashwain goes to the auction table again, CSK may have a chance to gain it again for less money.

Ravicchandran Ashwin performance in IPL 2025

Ravicchandran Ashwin only managed to record 20 runs in this edition of the IPL with a average of 6.67 only. The Ashwin strike rate was less than 100.

In the Poling section, Ashwin chose only five share in eight games so far at the IPL. CSK bought it as a front line spinning, and played six games at a friend’s stadium to turn in ChePauk, but Ashwin’s performance is less than this version of the IPL.

CSK needs to buy players at the micro -auction

Before IPL 2026, there will be a small auction, and with the current CSK team, they need to make the most of it and make more money. CSK must release Ashwin, an expensive player.

CSK has signed three players in the middle of the season, and the three do a good job at the IPL 2025. The CSK players have never ever in this IPL edition.

CSK has two remaining matches in the IPL 2025 to check the power of the bench in the remaining matches.